Low Vision Guide
Even if you have permanent vision loss, devices such as low vision aids for reading and enhanced computer displays can make your life much easier.
Read this section to learn what you need to know about low vision and the best methods for coping.
Living With Low Vision
This helpful introduction explains challenges of living with low vision and how special devices can help.
Low Vision Aids for Reading
Learn about the array of magnifiers, reading glasses, telescopes and closed-circuit television devices that are available to help the partially sighted read.
How To Buy Low Vision Magnifiers
This guide to low vision magnifiers discusses cost and types you need for reading, driving, schoolwork and other activities.
Aids for Distance Vision
If you are partially sighted, low vision devices for distance vision can help you get out and about, shop or just watch TV.
Aids for Computer Use
Many people who are visually impaired can use computers thanks to magnifiers and special screen display software. Another useful option is an optical-character recognition system, which converts text into sound.
Finding a Low Vision Doctor
An expert can help you find the right low vision aid and train you on its use.
Tips for Coping With Vision Loss
Low vision is common among older people. These tips can help you cope with age-related vision loss.
New Low Vision Products
Keep up to date on the latest news about low vision and new low vision aids on the market.
After-School Program Helps Visually Impaired Children Stay Active, Avoid Obesity
March 2012 — In many communities, blind and visually impaired children have fewer opportunities to play sports or be active than sighted children. Their fitness levels suffer and they have a high risk of becoming obese.
Junior Blind of America's After School Enrichment Program aims to change all that. It runs a multi-sensory playground, aquatics center, weight room, bowling alley, rooftop track and playing field from 3 to 6 pm every school day and all day in summer. Other activities include cooking classes, nutrition education and academic enrichment.
The program operates in Los Angeles, serving 75 visually impaired and sighted children ages 8 to 13 each year, most of whom have low-income, minority backgrounds.
What could your community be doing to help visually impaired children stay active? Visit juniorblind.org for more information.
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[Page updated March 2012]
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